July 2, 2025
The Baltimore Orioles are promoting right-handed pitching prospect
Keagan Gillies to Triple-A Norfolk. Gillies was recently selected to participate in the All-Star Futures Game and will now be just one stop away from the major leagues. Gillies has been one of the most dominant relievers at Double-A through the first half of the campaign. Through 31 1/3 innings, Gillies has posted a stellar 1.15 ERA with a 0.57 WHIP. During this stretch, he has tallied eight saves and held a 34:3 K:BB. This is an excellent sign as Gillies struggled at Double-A last season, posting a higher 4.94 ERA with a 1.42 WHIP. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as he may be in the mix to join Baltimore in the second half. When he does get the call, he could eventually find a role as a high-leverage relief option.
--Andy SmithSource: Roch Kubatko
July 2, 2025
Colorado Rockies catcher prospect
Drew Romo went 3-for-4 with three doubles and two RBI in Tuesday's 9-7 win against Triple-A El Paso. It was quite the day for Romo, as he recorded his most total bases and RBI in a game this season. It's been an underwhelming year overall, as he is slashing .247/.312/.412 with just two homers in 110 plate appearances in his second stint at Triple-A. The underlying metrics also aren't very encouraging, as he is chasing outside the strike zone more than 40 percent of the time, to go with just a 25 percent hard-hit rate. The 23-year-old made his MLB debut on August 17, 2024, and became the third-youngest catcher to debut in Rockies history. It's been a struggle since then, and he likely won't be on many fantasy radars this season.
--Kyle McCarthySource: MiLB.com
July 2, 2025
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher
Zac Gallen turned in one of his best starts of the season in Tuesday's 8-2 victory over the Giants. Gallen pitched seven innings, allowing two runs (one earned) on five hits (including a solo home run) and no walks with 10 strikeouts. The 29-year-old now has a 13-strikeout effort and a 10-strikeout performance this season. Unfortunately, strikeouts have been hard to come by for him overall, and he has had a very disappointing season. Gallen is now 6-9 with a 5.45 ERA, a 1.37 WHIP, an 8.48 K/9 rate, and a 3.63 BB/9 rate in 18 starts and 104 IP. His next start will be a favorable one against an underperforming Royals lineup. However, Gallen has allowed at least four runs in eight of his last 10 starts, so fantasy managers may consider starting him in points leagues only until he can truly get things back on track.
--Connelly DoanSource: MLB.com
July 2, 2025
Seattle Mariners outfielder
Randy Arozarena continued his mini power surge in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Royals. Arozarena went 2-for-4 with a single, a solo home run, and a strikeout. The 30-year-old got the M's on the board in the second inning, lining a
Michael Lorenzen fastball over the left-center wall. Arozarena now has three HR in his last two games and 11 long balls on the season. These have come with a respectable .248/.360/.427 slash line, 38 RBI, and 15 stolen bases in 364 plate appearances. He has been producing at a higher level lately, batting .294 with three HR and six stolen bases in June.
--Connelly DoanSource: MLB.com
July 2, 2025
Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect
Chase Petty allowed two runs on two hits and two walks while striking out one over five innings as he picked up the win against Triple-A Indianapolis. Petty was not overpowering in this outing, with only three whiffs on 25 swings. The velocity on his pitches was slightly down across the board as well. The 22-year-old is coming off a strong month of June, recording a 2.29 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and 18:7 K:BB in 19.2 innings. The right-hander has gotten a taste of the big leagues this year, but got blasted for nine runs in his MLB debut. He would make for a deep league or NL-only add if he were to return to the majors.
--Kyle McCarthySource: MiLB.com
July 2, 2025
Kansas City Royals closer
Carlos Estevez continued his solid season in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Mariners, picking up his 23rd save of the season. Estevez came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning up by three and shut things down with a 1-2-3 inning. The 32-year-old hasn't posted the gaudiest numbers, but he has been consistent, converting all but three of his save opportunities with a 2.02 ERA, a 1.04 WHIP, a 7.57 K/9 rate, and a 3.53 BB/9 rate in 35 2/3 innings of work. Again, Estevez may not provide the strikeout numbers of some other high-end closers, but he is now tied for second in saves in baseball. He should continue to offer a high fantasy floor despite the Royals' lackluster performance overall.
--Connelly DoanSource: MLB.com
July 2, 2025
Athletics closer
Mason Miller escaped with his 17th save of the season in Tuesday's 4-3 extra-inning win over the Rays. Miller came in to pitch the bottom of the 10th inning with no outs and an automatic runner on second. He got the first two outs on a strikeout and a fly-out. He then intentionally walked a batter and allowed both runners to advance on a balk, but shut the door with a strikeout. The 26-year-old has struggled with walks this season and has had some blowup outings. However, he has converted 17 of 20 save opportunities with plenty of strikeouts. Miller now owns a 4.55 ERA with a 1.14 WHIP, a 14.78 K/9 rate, and a 4.55 BB/9 rate in 31 2/3 innings of work. The good news is that he has been trending in the right direction, allowing runs in just one of his last six outings.
--Connelly DoanSource: MLB.com
July 2, 2025
Cincinnati Reds third baseman
Noelvi Marte (oblique) went 2-for-3 with a grand slam, an additional RBI, and two walks in a rehab game on Tuesday. Marte looks to be recovered from his oblique strain as he clobbered a grand slam in his first rehab game. The 23-year-old was off to a strong start with the Reds before the injury. He was hitting .294/.342/.515 with three homers and four stolen bases in 73 plate appearances. He flashed his elite raw power with a 116.7 mph home run and also owns the best strikeout rate of his young career at 16.4 percent. Marte still has incredible upside with his blend of power, speed, and contact. Although the Reds' infield still seems a tad crowded, he is worth adding in at least deep-mixed leagues for corner-infield depth as he nears his return to the big leagues.
--Kyle McCarthySource: MiLB.com
July 2, 2025
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher
Daniel Palencia picked up his ninth save of the season in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Guardians. Palencia came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by three and shut the door with a 1-2-3 performance, including two strikeouts. The 25-year-old has served as the team's primary closer for the last month and has converted all but one of his save opportunities this season with a 1.80 ERA, a 0.97 WHIP, and a 10.50 K/9 rate in 30 innings of work. Veteran
Ryan Pressly has seen some save opportunities as well, but he has taken a back seat to Palencia, who is rostered in just 45 percent of leagues. The Cubs' strong performance this season and Palencia's increasing responsibilities make him worth a roster spot in at least all roto leagues at this time.
--Connelly DoanSource: MLB.com
July 2, 2025
Colorado Rockies catcher
Hunter Goodman continued his strong offensive season in Tuesday's 6-5 loss to the Astros. Making his return to action after missing four games with a left-hamstring injury, Goodman went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs and a walk. The 25-year-old got things going early, blasting a first-inning
Colton Gordon fastball to straightaway center field. He kept things interesting in the ninth inning, depositing a
Josh Hader fastball into the left-center seats to bring the Rockies within one. Goodman has been a bright spot for the Rockies and fantasy managers this season, slashing .290/.337/.532 with 16 HR and 50 RBI in 315 plate appearances. His catcher eligibility gives him an extra boost in fantasy value.
--Connelly DoanSource: MLB.com
July 2, 2025
St. Louis Cardinals pitching prospect
Michael McGreevy allowed only two hits while striking out five in six scoreless innings as he picked up the win on Tuesday against Triple-A Nashville. McGreevy picked up his eighth win of the season which is tied for the most among pitchers in Triple-A. The 24-year-old was in total control in this outing, throwing 55 of 81 pitches for strikes while also generating 12 whiffs on 41 swings. The right-hander has been dominant all season at Triple-A with a 2.28 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, and a 69:12 K:BB in 67 innings. He has made a handful of starts at the major league level and has been respectable, owning a 3.37 FIP over 21.1 innings. There isn't a clear spot for him in the rotation as of now, but that can always change. He would be a solid deep league or NL-only add when he returns to the majors.
--Kyle McCarthySource: MiLB.com
July 2, 2025
Texas Rangers starter
Jacob deGrom won his fifth consecutive decision on Tuesday night in his team's 10-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles, bringing his season-long win total to nine. deGrom threw six innings and allowed two earned runs with five hits (one homer allowed), one walk, and six strikeouts. The veteran right-hander has not allowed more than two earned runs in a start since April 11 and is now sporting a 2.13 ERA and 0.89 WHIP in 101 1/3 innings pitched (17 starts). He entered the day with a 25.9% strikeout rate and 20.4% K-BB%, both below career norms but still stellar marks. He remains an elite starting pitcher option in fantasy as long as he's healthy.
--Will BradySource: MLB
July 2, 2025
It wasn't his cleanest outing, but Houston Astros closer
Josh Hader picked up his 24th save of the season in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Rockies. Hader came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning up by two. He got the first out on a fly-out, allowed a solo home run and a single, and ended the game on back-to-back strikeouts. The 31-year-old has converted all of his save opportunities this season and now leads baseball in saves. He has put up strong numbers even by his standards, compiling five wins with a 1.86 ERA, a 0.72 WHIP, a 13.73 K/9 rate, and a career-low 1.63 BB/9 rate in 38 2/3 innings of work.
--Connelly DoanSource: MLB.com
July 1, 2025
Chicago Cubs starter
Matthew Boyd picked up his eighth win of the season in his team's 5-2 victory over the Cleveland Guardians. Boyd went seven innings, allowing five hits, one walk, and two earned runs with five strikeouts. The veteran lefty has emerged as an integral piece of the division-leading Cubs' rotation. He's posted a 2.65 ERA and 1.09 WHIP with 87 strikeouts in 98 2/3 innings pitched. There are some signs of regression in his profile, as Boyd has stranded an unusually high 80.4% of baserunners, and his 8.4% home run-to-fly-ball rate is well below his career norms. Even if Boyd pitches closer to his 3.44 xERA the rest of the way, he'll still be a useful fantasy starter with solid win potential every time he takes the mound for the Cubs.
--Will BradySource: MLB
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